Step 3

Experiment

Now that you have collected plenty of inspiration and discovered what type of clothes you are drawn to in magazines and blogs, you need to find out how you feel about actually wearing them. So: Experiment! Try on a ton of different styles and pay attention to how you like things to fit and your favourite combinations.

Why

There’s a difference between appreciating a certain style when you see it on other people, and feeling comfortable wearing it yourself. That’s why it’s so important to test-drive the things that inspire you.

Experimenting also helps you discover exactly how you like to wear things and any caveats, for example: “wear high-waisted pants only with loose-fitting tops” or “wear a skinny belt with XYZ”.

How

Take your list of things that inspired you in step 2 and then go faux shopping: Try on different styles in shops and see how you like them. Don’t buy anything just yet, but keep notes of pieces you fall in love with and might want to buy later.

Of course you can also use the clothes you already own to experiment, or clothes-swap with friends!